1997 Advertising manager at a retailer for canteen kitchens, Germany. Overall responsibility for marketing and advertising in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Late 1997 Broadcast-design assistant of art direction at a German niche broadcaster.

1998 - 2000 Project graphic designer at a broadcaster, Germany. This included design and production.

2000-2001 Head of graphics department and art director for German branch of European television channel. Completed further enhancement of new corporate identity and design for Germany, Italy, France and Belgium.

2001-2002 Head of graphics department and art director for new UK subsidiary of European television station. Took overall responsibility for development of the graphics department.